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Energy Secretary Chu says US faces a new Sputnik Moment in Chinas clean energy successes

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In a speech at the National Press Club, US Energy Secretary Steven Chu said that the success of China and other countries in clean energy industries represents a new “Sputnik Moment” for the United States, and will require a similar mobilization of innovation to enable the US to compete in the global race for the jobs of the future.

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EC introduces two draft laws in response to US subsidies for batteries and green tech

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The European Commission (EC) unveiled two draft laws in response to the US subsidies that the Commission fears are luring European clean-tech companies to North America. The E uropean Critical Raw Materials Act would help the bloc secure supply of the metals needed to build batteries, wind turbines and other green technologies.

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Mitsubishi Motors introduces new Triton pickup with new diesel, focusing on ASEAN and Oceania markets

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The all-new Triton comes in three body types depending on the intended use: a double-cab type with two rows of seats offering both the comfort of an SUV and the utility of a pickup truck; a basic single-cab type with one row of seats; and a club-cab type with cargo space behind the front seats that also enables reclining.

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Ohio Gov. signs legislation that defines natural gas as “green energy”

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After all, green energy refers to energy sources that do not involve the use of fossil fuels, such as solar and wind. Neil Waggoner, an advocate with the Sierra Club, noted that the legislation would expand the drilling in state parks. House Bill 507 has been very controversial, especially among environmental advocates.

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India, US working on tech to process critical minerals – ET Auto

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They are key to all major clean energy technologies used across sectors – from electric vehicles to wind turbines, electricity magnets and solar photovoltaic cells. The mines ministry is also learnt to have written to public sector units to undertake these projects, ET has learnt.

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Road Test: 2023 Lexus UX 250h Premium FWD

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Fuel economy numbers reported by Clean Fleet Report are non-scientific and represent the reviewer’s driving experience using the dash gauge computer. Driving Experience: On the Road Clean Fleet Report drove the UX 250h Premium with front-wheel drive (FWD) and driver-selectable drive modes of Eco, Normal and Sport.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

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Clean Fleet Report got a chance to sample the model at a recent media event in San Diego. There is a choice of eight colors—Jet Black Mica, Cypress, Celestite, Wind Chill Pearl (with a $425 added cost) and Sonic Silver Metallic, Barcelona Red Metallic, Blue Crush Metallic and Acidic Blast. The last four have a contrasting black roof.

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